OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries in Broome County and Surrounding Areas
The obituaries in the Endicott, Broome County area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity of New York's history and identity.
Gary James
Oct 15, 2020
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Gary D. James, 65, of Windsor, NY, who died suddenly on October 15, 2020. Dr. James, a SUNY Distinguished Professor at Binghamton University is best known for his pioneering research into the interdisciplinary study of stress responses in human populations and his contributions to Biological Anthropology and...
William “Bill” Mclaughlin
Oct 5, 2020
William F. McLaughlin died on Monday, October 5, 2020, after a long life. Born on April 30, 1932, in Avoca, Pa., he was the son of the late Alex and Margaret McLaughlin. Bill was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy, in 1982, his daughter, Dottie, in 2019, and by his infant grandson Daniel Albrecht in 1996. He was also predeceased...
Mari Rush
Oct 3, 2020
Mari W. Rush of Endwell, NY, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, October 3, 2020. Mari was born on December 13, 1965 in Scranton, PA. She made lifelong friends throughout her academic career graduating from Maine-Endwell High School in 1984, receiving her Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Scranton in 1988, and her...
Pavlos Alikakos
Sep 30, 2020
Pavlos L. Alikakos, resident of Binghamton, NY died unexpectedly on September 30, 2020 at the age of 75. Pavlos is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Giannoula Alikakos; his children, Patricia and Justice Garraway, Helen and Brendan Steed, Tina and Robert Hall, and Dimitra and Bozidar Jelovac; his grandchildren; Anastasia, Yianni Pavlos, Xavier Speros, Demetri, Theron, and...
Mary Lilliam Murray
Sep 29, 2020
Mary Lillian Murray, age 92, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2020 at Mercy House in Endicott. She was born February 10, 1928, in Pleasant Mount, PA, to Homer and Marie Brooking. Mary Lillian grew up in Pleasant Mount, PA before moving to the Southern Tier. She was a 1945 graduate of Pleasant Mount High School. Mary Lillian married...
Ray Beebe
Sep 28, 2020
Ray A. Beebe, 79, of Endicott, NY, passed away peacefully at Willow Point nursing home on Monday, 28 September 2020. Ray was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Helen Beebe; his two brothers, Don and Cal Beebe; his sister Alta Linkfelter; his two sons, Bruce and Jimmy Beebe; and his grandson, Justin Beebe. Ray is survived by his loving...
Judith “Judy” Homan
Sep 28, 2020
Judith M Homan, 63. Passed away unexpectedly Monday September 28th at Lourdes hospital. She is predeceased by her parents Frank and Betty Homan, her brother John Micheal and sister in law Marlene Homan. Survived by her children Mary-jo Petrick(Joel), Jamie Walter(Duane) and Thomas Walter(Nicole) and step son Robert Walter III Grandchildren Tierney Mae, Gabe, Griffin, Owen, Joey, Eli and...
Robert “Bob” Giannuzzi
Sep 27, 2020
Dr. Robert G. Giannuzzi, 83, of Binghamton, passed away September 27, 2020 at Lourdes Hospital with his wife Michele and daughter Veya by his side. Bob was born November 11, 1936 in Endicott, NY, shortly after his father George Giannuzzi returned home from Milan with his Italian wife, Esther (Malinverni). The family soon moved to Vestal, and his brother...
Prudence “Trudy” Wesner
Sep 27, 2020
Prudence J. Wesner, also known as Trudy Prudy and always Babe to her brother Carl, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020. She was 86 years old. She was predeceased by her husband Wilbur. Trudy is survived by her loving daughter and son-in-law Debra and Rodney Haimes, brother and wife Carl and Jackie Jones, Apalachin. Also several nieces, nephews,...
Shirley Uhrinec
Sep 26, 2020
Shirley Uhrinec, 93, went to be with Jesus and the angels on September 26, 2020. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Uhrinec, parents, William and Aleda Curry, daughter Nancy Uhrinec, sons John Uhrinec and Jerry Uhrinec, precious granddaughter Lisa Uhrinec, brother William Curry Jr and sister Vivian Wagner. She is survived by her children, Judee (Joe) Behil, Joseph...
Irene Carosella
Sep 25, 2020
Irene May Carosella, 94, passed away peacefully at her Endicott home on September 25th. She is finally joining the love of her life, Joseph A. Carosella, with whom she shared a wonderful life, filled with family and friends. She loved to travel, and often would regale us with stories of her travels with Dad to many tropical islands (ask...
Maryann Meade
Sep 23, 2020
Maryann B. Meade of Apalachin and Vestal, N.Y., passed away on September 23 at Vestal Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was 85 years old. Maryann is dearly missed by her family. She adored her family’s trips to Cape Cod, watching her sons’ soccer games, and teaching her grandson to properly crimp the crust on her delicious apple pie....
Kathleen Knapp
Sep 23, 2020
Kathleen A. Knapp, 65, of Owego, went to the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Wednesday, September 23, 2020. She was predeceased by her parents, John and Patricia Knapp. She is survived by her loving brothers and sister-in-laws, John Knapp, Waynesburg, PA, Thomas and Kathryn Knapp, Saint Cloud, FL, Gary and Karen Knapp, Apalachin, NY, Dale and Sheryl...
Marilyn Roosa
Sep 22, 2020
Marilyn Kathleen Roosa, 80, of Endicott passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at Vestal Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Marilyn was predeceased by her father and mother, Byron and Isabella Roosa, brother and sister-in law David and Audrey Roosa, friend and ex-husband Kenneth Sutliff. She is survived by her loving children Ellen and Ronald Fisher of Sandy Pond,...
Sheryl Holland
Sep 18, 2020
Sheryl A. (Davis) Holland, 69, of 109 Bradley Drive, Olean, NY, passed away peacefully Friday (September 18, 2020) at Cuba Memorial Hospital. Born September 28, 1950 in Johnson City, she was the daughter of Edwin and Elizabeth Balles Davis. On June 5, 1971 in Endicott, she married Gregory Holland who survives. Sheryl was a graduate of Vestal High School...
Dorothy Shear
Sep 16, 2020
In the evening of September 16, 2020 this world lost a beautiful person. It is with tremendous sadness that the family of Dorothy Shear announces our loss and heaven’s gain. Born on August 26, 1924 Dorothy was predeceased by her husband, William W. Shear, her mother and father, Nancy and Eugene Spawn, mother and father-in-law Lillian and William H....
Serafino “Nino” Amorese
Sep 14, 2020
On September 14th, 2020, we lost our beloved Nino. He is remembered by all those who knew and loved him; especially by his wife, Beth Amorese; his Son, Matthew Solomon-Amorese; his brother and sister-in-law, Mario and Susan Amorese; his nephew and niece Marc and Elizabeth Amorese; and his two very special great nieces, Corinne and Madelyn. He is also...
Voula Ardell
Sep 10, 2020
Voula A Ardell, (given name Paraskevoula Andres Vasilakopolous), 95 of Endwell, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020. She was predeceased by her parents Andrew and Edna Vassos and a brother Peter. She is survived by husband Allan, daughters Holly and Kristin, grandchildren Andrew, Daniel, Nicole, Matthew, Meghan and Mikala, a great granddaughter Emilia. Voula attended Binghamton High School, she...
Lucille Giles
Sep 6, 2020
Lucille Grace Giles (88) of Vestal, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother went to be with the Lord on Sunday September 6th, 2020. She is predeceased by her husband Norman G. Giles, her parents Calvin and Zana Derrick; her siblings Ruth Linberg, Ethel Friedrich, William Derrick, Elsie Gardner, Dorothy Richardson, Ralph Derrick, Lloyd Derrick, and Robert Derrick; niece Pam Mosey,...
Harold Clifford
Sep 5, 2020
Harold J. Clifford 84 of Vestal passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020. He was pre-deceased by wife Patricia H. Clifford, parents Harold J. Clifford Sr. and Mary E. Clifford He is survived by a son Michael J. Clifford, daughter Diane M. Clifford, and significant friend Patricia A. DeRisio. He attended North High School, graduated from Hartwick College and Binghamton...


